Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sericea
ID:
315651

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Atkins

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 46: 282 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314983



Common Names

  • Silky Velvet Plant
  • Silky Porterweed
  • Porterweed


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Description

Stachytarpheta sericea (also called Silky velvet-plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in moist, open habitats. It is an annual or perennial herb with a square stem, opposite leaves, and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stachytarpheta sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachytarpheta sericea is a small, tubular, blue-violet flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachytarpheta sericea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Stachytarpheta sericea

Stachytarpheta sericea is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Stachytarpheta sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachytarpheta sericea?

Stachytarpheta sericea

What is the common name of Stachytarpheta sericea?

Silky Stachytarpheta

What is the natural habitat of Stachytarpheta sericea?

It is native to Mexico and Central America.

Species in the Stachytarpheta genus

Stachytarpheta abortiva, Stachytarpheta acuminata, Stachytarpheta adulterina, Stachytarpheta ajugifolia, Stachytarpheta albiflora, Stachytarpheta almasensis, Stachytarpheta amplexicaulis, Stachytarpheta andersonii, Stachytarpheta angolensis, Stachytarpheta bicolor, Stachytarpheta boldinghii, Stachytarpheta brasiliensis, Stachytarpheta cajamarcensis, Stachytarpheta calderonii, Stachytarpheta candida, Stachytarpheta canescens, Stachytarpheta cayennensis, Stachytarpheta cearensis, Stachytarpheta coccinea, Stachytarpheta commutata, Stachytarpheta confertifolia, Stachytarpheta crassifolia, Stachytarpheta debilis, Stachytarpheta diamantinensis, Stachytarpheta discolor, Stachytarpheta elegans, Stachytarpheta frantzii, Stachytarpheta friedrichsthalii, Stachytarpheta froesii, Stachytarpheta fruticosa, Stachytarpheta gesnerioides, Stachytarpheta glabra, Stachytarpheta glauca, Stachytarpheta gracilis, Stachytarpheta hassleri, Stachytarpheta hintonii, Stachytarpheta hirsutissima, Stachytarpheta hispida, Stachytarpheta hybrida, Stachytarpheta indica, Stachytarpheta integrifolia, Stachytarpheta intercedens, Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, Stachytarpheta lacunosa, Stachytarpheta lanata, Stachytarpheta linearis, Stachytarpheta longiflora, Stachytarpheta longespicata, Stachytarpheta lopez-palacii, Stachytarpheta luisana,

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

Sandy Atkins (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Atkins' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:285505-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].